Q. I have a lot of UTI's during prrgnancy, and only during pregnancy have I ever had one. I hate getting them, getting put on pills to only get them again. Besides drinking cranberry juice and taking cranberry pills, I am doing both, what else do you do? I don't drink ANYTHING but water and cranberry juice and avoid sweets.I eat healthy I eat fresh fruits and veggies everyday. Do doctos ever have you take a antibiotic a day every day?
Answer
Why are UTI's more common during pregnancy?
UTI's are more common during pregnancy because of changes in the urinary tract. The uterus sits directly on top of the bladder. As the uterus grows, its increased weight can block the drainage of urine from the bladder, causing an infection.
What are the signs and symptoms of UTI's?
If you have a urinary tract infection, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Pain or burning (discomfort) when urinating
The need to urinate more often than usual
A feeling of urgency when you urinate
Blood or mucus in the urine
Cramps or pain in the lower abdomen
Pain during sexual intercourse
Chills, fever, sweats, leaking of urine (incontinence)
Waking up from sleep to urinate
Change in amount of urine, either more or less
Urine that looks cloudy, smells foul or unusually strong
Pain, pressure, or tenderness in the area of the bladder
When bacteria spreads to the kidneys you may experience: back pain, chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting.
How will the UTI affect my baby?
If the UTI goes untreated, it may lead to a kidney infection. Kidney infections may cause early labor and low birth weight. If your doctor treats a urinary tract infection early and properly, the UTI will not cause harm to your baby.
How do I know if I have a UTI?
A urinalysis and a urine culture can detect a UTI throughout pregnancy.
How is a UTI treated?
UTI's can be safely treated with antibiotics during pregnancy. Urinary tract infections are most commonly treated by antibiotics. Doctors usually prescribe a 3-7 day course of antibiotics that is safe for you and the baby.
Call your doctor if you have fever, chills, lower stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, contractions, or if after taking medicine for three days, you still have a burning feeling when you urinate.
How can I prevent a UTI?
You may do everything right and still experience a urinary tract infection, but you can reduce the likelihood by doing the following:
Drink 6-8 glasses of water each day and unsweetened cranberry juice regularly.
Eliminate refined foods, fruit juices, caffeine, alcohol, and sugar.
Take Vitamin C (250 to 500 mg), Beta-carotene (25,000 to 50,000 IU per day) and Zinc (30-50 mg per day) to help fight infection.
Develop a habit of urinating as soon as the need is felt and empty your bladder completely when you urinate.
Urinate before and after intercourse.
Avoid intercourse while you are being treated for an UTI.
After urinating, blot dry (do not rub), and keep your genital area clean. Make sure you wipe from the front toward the back.
Avoid using strong soaps, douches, antiseptic creams, feminine hygiene sprays, and powders.
Change underwear and pantyhose every day.
Avoid wearing tight-fitting pants.
Wear all cotton or cotton-crotch underwear and pantyhose.
Don't soak in the bathtub longer than 30 minutes or more than twice a day.
Why are UTI's more common during pregnancy?
UTI's are more common during pregnancy because of changes in the urinary tract. The uterus sits directly on top of the bladder. As the uterus grows, its increased weight can block the drainage of urine from the bladder, causing an infection.
What are the signs and symptoms of UTI's?
If you have a urinary tract infection, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Pain or burning (discomfort) when urinating
The need to urinate more often than usual
A feeling of urgency when you urinate
Blood or mucus in the urine
Cramps or pain in the lower abdomen
Pain during sexual intercourse
Chills, fever, sweats, leaking of urine (incontinence)
Waking up from sleep to urinate
Change in amount of urine, either more or less
Urine that looks cloudy, smells foul or unusually strong
Pain, pressure, or tenderness in the area of the bladder
When bacteria spreads to the kidneys you may experience: back pain, chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting.
How will the UTI affect my baby?
If the UTI goes untreated, it may lead to a kidney infection. Kidney infections may cause early labor and low birth weight. If your doctor treats a urinary tract infection early and properly, the UTI will not cause harm to your baby.
How do I know if I have a UTI?
A urinalysis and a urine culture can detect a UTI throughout pregnancy.
How is a UTI treated?
UTI's can be safely treated with antibiotics during pregnancy. Urinary tract infections are most commonly treated by antibiotics. Doctors usually prescribe a 3-7 day course of antibiotics that is safe for you and the baby.
Call your doctor if you have fever, chills, lower stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, contractions, or if after taking medicine for three days, you still have a burning feeling when you urinate.
How can I prevent a UTI?
You may do everything right and still experience a urinary tract infection, but you can reduce the likelihood by doing the following:
Drink 6-8 glasses of water each day and unsweetened cranberry juice regularly.
Eliminate refined foods, fruit juices, caffeine, alcohol, and sugar.
Take Vitamin C (250 to 500 mg), Beta-carotene (25,000 to 50,000 IU per day) and Zinc (30-50 mg per day) to help fight infection.
Develop a habit of urinating as soon as the need is felt and empty your bladder completely when you urinate.
Urinate before and after intercourse.
Avoid intercourse while you are being treated for an UTI.
After urinating, blot dry (do not rub), and keep your genital area clean. Make sure you wipe from the front toward the back.
Avoid using strong soaps, douches, antiseptic creams, feminine hygiene sprays, and powders.
Change underwear and pantyhose every day.
Avoid wearing tight-fitting pants.
Wear all cotton or cotton-crotch underwear and pantyhose.
Don't soak in the bathtub longer than 30 minutes or more than twice a day.
I Have A Question About Eating Habits During Pregnancy...?
Q. I Went To My Prenatal Checkup THis Morning And Weighed In At 155lbs Just Last Week I Was 150lbs And When I Had My Very First Prenatal Appointment October 10th I Was 135lbs. My Doctor Said I Gained Way To Much Weight I Am 23 Weeks Pregnant She Measured My Stomach And I Am The Correct Size. When You Look At Me My Weight Is Only In My Breast And Belly But My Doctor Said Its Too Much Weight Still...
I Told The Doctor I Do Love Chips And Salty Foods. What Can I Eat That Doesn't Have Much Salt And Still Fills My Stomach Because I Am Always Hungry?
Here Are Some Pictures Of Me So You Can See
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I Told The Doctor I Do Love Chips And Salty Foods. What Can I Eat That Doesn't Have Much Salt And Still Fills My Stomach Because I Am Always Hungry?
Here Are Some Pictures Of Me So You Can See
http://s396.photobucket.com/albums/pp46/mzbuggz84/
Answer
You look the same size as me and I am only 20 weeks! I was also 135 to start with, and although I haven't gained much weight yet, I am huge! lol. If your doctor is concerned it's def. worth trying to avoid some of those foods you love, or at least limiting the portions of them you have, try and remind yourself all the time that you are eating to give the baby nutrients, that's what helps me eat healthier.
Hmm salty foods that are good to eat, have you tried nuts? Or things like pumpkin seeds? Or even the baked chips instead of the regular? The baked ruffles (cheddar) are my favorite!
Fresh fruit is an obvious but if you eat it with cheese it makes it a little yummier! I like to slice up an apple and some cheese and eat it like that, pretty good and healthy! PB on apples or celery is a good filling snack, dry cereal? I LOVE taking dry cereal (Kashi, cheerios, chex ect) and mixing in some raw nuts and M&Ms like a homemade trail mix, it's pretty good and salty without containing too much sodium and the fats from the nuts are really good for you and your baby!
Good luck, maybe throw in an extra walk or something just o balance the weight gain out some!
CONGRATS on your baby!
Toni Lynne =)
You look the same size as me and I am only 20 weeks! I was also 135 to start with, and although I haven't gained much weight yet, I am huge! lol. If your doctor is concerned it's def. worth trying to avoid some of those foods you love, or at least limiting the portions of them you have, try and remind yourself all the time that you are eating to give the baby nutrients, that's what helps me eat healthier.
Hmm salty foods that are good to eat, have you tried nuts? Or things like pumpkin seeds? Or even the baked chips instead of the regular? The baked ruffles (cheddar) are my favorite!
Fresh fruit is an obvious but if you eat it with cheese it makes it a little yummier! I like to slice up an apple and some cheese and eat it like that, pretty good and healthy! PB on apples or celery is a good filling snack, dry cereal? I LOVE taking dry cereal (Kashi, cheerios, chex ect) and mixing in some raw nuts and M&Ms like a homemade trail mix, it's pretty good and salty without containing too much sodium and the fats from the nuts are really good for you and your baby!
Good luck, maybe throw in an extra walk or something just o balance the weight gain out some!
CONGRATS on your baby!
Toni Lynne =)
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